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Square green ceramic package with gold contacts, silver metal heatspreader engraved with Ryzen 9 7950X3D, no cooler included

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core 4.2 GHz Socket AM5 120W OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-9Q95-JZKDE

A 16-core, 32-thread desktop CPU with 128 MB L3 cache, up to 5.7 GHz boost, DDR5-5200 support and integrated Radeon graphics

  • Product nameRyzen 9 7950 × 3D
  • CPU cores16-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM5
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 5.7 GHz
  • TDP rating120 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 16 cores and 32 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 128 MB L3 cache speeds data access for large workloads
  • 7 GHz max turbo frequency lifts single-thread performance
  • AMD Radeon graphics at 2200 MHz max dynamic frequency covers display output
  • DDR5 5200 dual-channel memory support feeds bandwidth-hungry apps

16-core AM5 desktop processor

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers 16 cores and 32 threads on the Socket AM5 platform. Base frequency sits at 4.2 GHz with a maximum turbo of 5.7 GHz. Integrated AMD Radeon graphics run at 400 MHz base and 2200 MHz boost. The 120W TDP fits standard desktop cooling solutions.

128MB L3 cache under sustained load

A 128MB L3 cache combined with 16MB L2 helps maintain throughput during extended workloads. Dual-channel DDR5 5200 memory support feeds the cores without bottlenecking. PCI Express 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 lanes provide bandwidth headroom for modern GPUs and storage. The Zen 4 architecture on TSMC 5nm FinFET sustains clocks within the 120W envelope.

Upgrade from earlier Ryzen 9 models

Builders moving from an 8-core or 12-core Ryzen 9 gain double the thread count and a larger cache pool. The jump is worth it when compiling large codebases, running virtual machines or encoding video for hours. OEM packaging means a separate cooler is required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $326.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 16-Core
Higher than about 70% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock Up to 5.7 GHz
Higher than about 92% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRyzen 9 7000 Series
Model name100-100000908WOZ
Product nameRyzen 9 7950 × 3D
Performance
Working frequency4.2 GHz
Processor
CPU cores16-Core
CPU socketSocket AM5
Maximum turbo clockUp to 5.7 GHz
TDP rating120 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads32-Threads
L1 cache size1 MB
Level 2 cache16 MB
Level 3 cache128 MB
Process nodeZen 4 - TSMC 5 nm FinFET
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Channel configuration2
ECC memorySupported
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
GPU base clock400 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency2200 MHz
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11

Questions about this item

What motherboard socket and memory type does this processor require?

The CPU fits Socket AM5 motherboards and supports DDR5 memory running at 5200 MT/s in dual-channel mode.

Does the box include a cooler and what graphics are built in?

This is an OEM tray processor without a cooler; integrated graphics are provided by AMD Radeon with a base frequency of 400 MHz and a max dynamic frequency of 2200 MHz.

How many cores and threads are available and what is the peak boost clock?

The chip delivers 16 cores and 32 threads with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.7 GHz.

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